dogmom60634 wrote: > Jessica - There's really no nice way to say this, so I'm just going > to say it. You are either not fully explaining this situation to > your vet or you need to get a second opinion IMMEDIATELY. If your > dog has been eating nothing but peaches and pears for the past > several months as you said I'm not surprised he's having the problems > he is. Frankly, he's lucky it's not worse. > > First of all, he is not hypoglycemic. With all the glucose in all > that fruit he is hyperglycemic. Stop feeding him extra sugar. He's > shakey because he's weak and he may be starting to have neurological > issues - probably from potassium toxicity. > > He's horrifyingly deficient in many key nutrients and probably at > toxic levels of others. My first concern is his protein deficiecy. > > Dogs need a variety of nutrients, including protein, fat, fiber, > vitamins and minerals. Protein accounts for about 50 percent of the > dry matter in a dog's body and is an essential component of every > cell in the body. It is important in body structure, such as in > muscle, hair, bone and organs. Plus, protein is critical in > functions, including carrying oxygen in the blood, defending the body > against infections and digesting food. The dietary protein not > utilized in support of these areas can be burned as energy. > > Although protein is considered necessary for healthy dogs, it is not > actually protein that is used, but rather the amino acids of the > protein. A protein molecule contains thousands of amino acids. The > body can make some amino acids, while others, called essential amino > acids, must be supplied by the diet. Ten amino acids considered > essential to dogs are histidine, isoleucine, leucine, arginine, > methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, valine and lysine. > > The absence of even one amino acid will influence how dogs utilize > the rest. Protein deficiency symptoms, which are actually amino acids > deficiency symptoms, include depressed appetite, poor growth, loss of > weight, rough and dull haircoat, impaired immune function, irregular > estrus, lower reproductive performance and reduced milk production. > > Also of major concern to me is his vitaminitosis - both hyper and > hypo. Of particular conern to me is his copper level. I would > imagine he very, very close to (if not suffering from) copper > toxicosis. The first 2 stages do not usually have clinical symptoms, > however the 3rd stage does. In Stage 3, the dog becomes clinically > ill, and may have anorexia, depression, vomiting, abdominal pain, > polydipsia, polyuria, icterus, jaundice, ascites, and encephalopathy. > Weight loss is the predominant indicator, and in some dogs, is the > only sign. The clinical signs are usually the result of liver > necrosis, triggered when copper concentrations exceed 2,000 ppm DW. > > Pears are very, very high in potassium. With no other nutrients to > help balance out the potassium, he may be at toxic levels. Potassium > is a key nutrient in maintaining a healthy nervous system. May > explain his shakiness. > > The list goes on and on. I dont' know where you are located so I > can't really offer anything other then information here. I wish I > could see him and run a complete blood panel, among other things. > > You need to either fully explain this situation to your vet. If you > have and are sure that your vet understands what this little guy has > been eating for the past several months, then - and I can't stress > this strongly enough - get a second opinion NOW. > > --- In [email protected] > <mailto:Chihuahuas%40yahoogroups.com>, Jessica Wolinski > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > The is a vitamin call Nutical and its high in sugar too... Its good > for them and I know my baby luvs it.. so I give it to her as a treat > sometimes now.. You should be able to get it from His doctor and/or > Petsmart.. > > > > Deloris Depp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: His levels were > high and the vet put him on denosyl, and his levels came down. I took > him to the vet this morning and the last time I had him at the vet > his level was 150 today it was 250. The doctor gave him sub q fluids > and a shot for nauseau. She sent me home with antibotic and marin > which she said works with the denosyl for his liver I told the doctor > a couple of days ago he was kinda shaky and I thought it was > hypoglycemia, so I gave him a few sips of sweet tea. I later found > out that the caffeine in tea was almost as bad as chocolate. I told > the vet about this , this morning and she didn't seem too worried > about it since it had been a couple of days ago that he had the tea. > > He is still not wanting to eat , but is drinking and going > peepee. So I've been keeping him hyped up with hical to make sure he > doesn't get too weak and hypoglycemia doesn't pop back up. > > Thanks for writing back , and please I'd appreciate any advise > you may have. > > Thanks Deloris > > LilMan's Mom > > > > Jessica Wolinski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Deloris, > > > > What kind of Liver problems do he have? > > > > dogmom60634 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Can you tell me if your little guy has only been eating > peaches and > > pears the past few days or if this has been going on for awhile? > > > > --- In [email protected] > <mailto:Chihuahuas%40yahoogroups.com>, Deloris Depp <lilman31523@> > > wrote: > > > > > > I have a little male chi, who has had liver problems in the > past . > > The vet has him on 90mg tablets of denosyl which he is given every > > morning. For the last few days he hasn't been eating and his little > > tummy has been rumbling. When he goes outside to go potty he seems > to > > have a little problem with balance but not bad. I want to also add > > here that the only thing that he will eat is peaches and pears . > Vet > > said that the fruit was good for him and haven't had any problems > > until now. Called my vet tonight and she's going to take a look at > > him in the morning. Does anyone in this group have any suggestions > on > > how to make him more comfortable tonight or has anyone else had any > > problems like this. > > > Thank you > > > Deloris > > > Little Man's Mom > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > > Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. > > > Try the free Yahoo! Mail Beta. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. > > Try the Yahoo! Mail Beta. > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Check out the all-new Yahoo! 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I have to agree with Deloris. Canines need more protein that humans do and there is no way I would be able to eat only that and still be healthy. I will probably get alot of static for saying this, but I'm sorry, when one of my babies go to a new home I tell the new mom that the stress may bother them and if the only thing they will eat is a beef and cheddar then she better make a trip to Arbys. How many coyotes do you see eating pears??? ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Check out the new improvements in Yahoo! Groups email. http://us.click.yahoo.com/4It09A/fOaOAA/yQLSAA/MJOolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
